Defensive tackle Alan Branch was added to the injury report Wednesday, listed as "limited" with a toe injury.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that the defensive lineman should be good to go for the game, per a source informed of the situation. Branch had his toe stepped on at practice.

Branch plays a key role against the run inside for a youthful, thin Patriots defensive front (Branch winning his four-game suspension appeal earlier this season snuck under the radar as a big victory for the Pats).

The 32-year-old is coming off one of the best seasons of his career, compiling 49 tackles, 1.5 sacks and three passes defensed while playing 60 percent of the team's defensive snaps.

2. Falcons defensive end Dwight Freeney sat out practice with what was listed by the team as a calf injury. However, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport that the veteran's injury isn't considered serious.